Pöyry - IDP Consult, Inc.

Power and Energy

Commercialization/Corporatization of WAPDA Existing Facilities (1997 - 1999)

Lahore, Pakistan
The WAPDA project primarily provided consultancy services to assist the organization in preparing formal procedures for privatization. The main tasks accomplished by the Project were to identify the selection and ordering of asset blocks suitable for restructuring and corporatization. Critical assistance was also provided to aid the organization comply with the energy regulatory framework laid down by the Pakistani government. The Project also developed financial performance criteria, implemented computerized management systems, and prepared systems for tariff administration, financial valuation and sustainable implementation.

Rehabilitation of Renewable Energy Projects for Rural Electrification and Livelihood Development (2004 - 2005)

Various Rural communities, Philippines
This energy project supported by the ADB and the Dept. of Energy was directed at providing electrification among selected barangays nationwide via new and renewable energy (NRE) in order to augment opportunities for development and livelihood expansion. The combination of the two goals was viewed at as a plausible engine for alleviating poverty at the rural level, and for rehabilitating community welfares. The Project conducted tight coordination with local stakeholders, energy cooperatives, and the relevant electric power agencies and developmental organizations. Project analysis, namely of possible constraints, opportunities and support components, was also conducted as part of the overall project experience and data inventory. Economic valuation was also performed to determine the financial viability, investment returns, and cost-efficiency of NRE, while social analysis was integrated to provide a credible impact analysis of the proposed program.